Milan is preparing to host a performance by Bullet For My Valentine, a band well known for their visceral live show.   The Welsh metal act will play at the Discoteca Alcatraz on June 29th following appearances at a handful of European music festivals.   Formed in 1998, the band has released three studio albums including last year's Fever. They recently revealed that they hope to record the follow-up by the end of 2011.   The group have not confirmed if they will share the new material at the Milan show, but fans can expect to hear some of their most popular songs, ...

Audio Bullys are among the major acts set to appear at the United Islands music festival in Prague this month.   Running from June 23rd to 25th, the event incorporates a huge variety of genres and styles from all over the world.   In a statement on the official website, founder of United Islands David Gaydecka explained that established stars will play alongside emerging talents over the course of the spectacle.   He added: "The programme is going to include thematic blocks as well. We are bringing three world-music projects from Catalonia; bands from Cuba and ...

Paris will host the France v Cuba volleyball World League match in June at the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy.   Taking place on June 24th, the clash is sure to be intense as both teams will be keen to progress to the later stages of the competition.   France, currently ranked 12th in the world, will have their hands full when they face the central Americans, as Cuba are the fourth best team in the world, according to the rankings.   The top three spots are occupied by Brazil, Russia and Serbia.   Coached by Philippe Blain, France have traditionally been a strong ...

The Chorus of Welsh National Opera will perform a selection of timeless songs at Pembrokeshire's Torch Theatre next month.   Members of the audience can look forward to a concert that includes something for everyone, with operatic pieces, classical numbers and songs from popular musicals.   The performance on Saturday July 2nd promises to be a memorable occasion, as the 40-strong vocal ensemble has been widely praised by music critics and fans since its members turned professional in 1968.   According to a statement from the Milford Haven venue, the evening will feature ...

The Canvas Art Shop at PhotoInCanvas showcases the very latest in popular designs and motifs when it comes to high quality canvas prints. With such classics as the Union Jack and Keep Calm and Carry On available in an amazing 48 different sizes, lovers of canvas art would surely have to go a long way to find a more comprehensive range. The response from customers has been excellent and other photo canvas prints such as Home Sweet Home and Drink Tea & Eat Cake have also found considerable success. The Hampshire based photo canvas prints studio has now made this ...

In addition to guaranteed high cash offers, Southern California's premier gold buyer San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) is now offering another benefit to selling gold jewelry, gold bullion, and scrap gold with the company: free traditional Thai massages. The current promotion covers any customer who sells gold valued at $200 or more. Free traditional Thai massages are also being offered to anyone who sells, buys, or pawns jewelry, watches, handbags, silver coins, or any other luxury item valued at or above $200. "At San Diego Jewelry Buyers we pride ourselves in creating ...

Many of the top players in world golf will be heading to Bavaria for the 23rd BMW International Open later this month.   Taking place at the Eichenried golf club on the outskirts of Munich, the tournament is the only event on the European Tour to be held in Germany.   With members of the European golfing elite such as Martin Kaymer, Paul Casey, Henrik Stenson and Sergio Garcia in the field, fans can look forward to four days of high-quality action.   The tournament begins on Thursday June 23rd and is set to conclude on Sunday June 26th, when the latest winner will ...

Rising comedy star Zoe Lyons is due on stage at the Norwich Arts Centre next month. The show on Thursday July 14th will give fans a chance to see a performer whose reputation has been growing steadily as a result of recent appearances on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Mock the Week. However, insiders on the stand-up circuit have been aware of the Brighton-based comic's witty observations and energetic delivery for many years. Lyons won national recognition by scooping the Funny Women award in 2004 and also saw one of her gags named the best joke of the ...

The Cittadellarte installation at Rome's MAXXI gallery will be on show until September 4th 2011 after its run was extended by the organisers.   It presents examples of the work carried out at an interdisciplinary laboratory of culture put together by Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto in 1998.   Cittadellarte, also the name of the institute, will explore how Pistoletto wanted to use his creative output to help transform society.   "Here the artist has developed an organic institution composed of a number of independent and self-organised departments or 'uffizi' ...

Global property group Goodman has secured three lettings combining over 15,000 sq ft at its Solent Business Park, Fareham, Hampshire. Tikit Group plc, the leading independent provider of IT consultancy, services and software to legal and accounting firms, has let 6,000 sq ft and will occupy the whole of building 1590 on the park. Joining Tikit as a new occupier on the park is Machtech Group, an AIM listed technical and professional outsourcing recruitment group. Mactech is a market leader with over 25 years experience delivering complex recruitment projects and programmes. ...

People spending time in Dusseldorf next month will find a picturesque area on the banks of the River Rhine transformed into a huge fairground. The Biggest Funfair on the Rhine is one of the German city's most popular annual events and attracts up to four million visitors. Returning for its 110th edition this summer, the funfair is set to run from Friday July 15th to Sunday July 24th. The fairground site is located in the borough of Oberkassel, which lies directly opposite Dusseldorf's central business district along the western bank of the Rhine. Here, an ...

The photojournalism of Josep Branguli will be on show at the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB) from June 8th.   Widely respected for the images he captured throughout his career, the photographer took pictures of all sorts of subjects, ranging from political life to the everyday activities of the common man.   The exhibition, on show until October 23rd 2011, focuses on his work in Barcelona between 1909 and 1945.   It includes about 300 pictures and offers a fascinating snapshot of what life was like during that period.   In a statement, the organisers ...

Naples is preparing to host Michael Jackson International Tribute 2011 later this month at the Teatro Parlapartenope. The King of Pop's legacy is still strong two years after he passed away and the concert will celebrate the anniversary of his death. Attendees can expect to hear a selection of hits from Jackson's back catalogue on June 25th, with impersonators aiming to emulate his voice and dance moves on stage. The performer still holds several records relating to his musical output, including the best-selling album of all time, Thriller, which is believed ...

The Russian Avant-Gardes in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections show gives attendees a chance to explore a fascinating period in the history of art while in Madrid.   Running until July 31st, the exhibition has been organised to coincide with Russia being invited to the Spanish capital's Arco 2011 fair.   It features 35 pieces by artists such as Marc Chagall, Ivan Kliun and Wassily Kandinsky.   According to the organisers, the early decades of the 20th century were a period of unprecedented cultural activity in Imperial Russia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza holds the most ...

The Polperro Festival will return with a nine-day programme of live music, street entertainment and comedy later this month. Running from Saturday June 18th to Sunday June 26th, the community event is organised by local volunteers in the Cornish village and has now reached its 16th year. People heading to the festival can look forward to a comedy night showcasing the talents of rising stand-up stars Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster on Wednesday June 22nd. Tickets for this event are priced at GBP7.50, but many items on the programme are completely free to attend. ...

Acclaimed art rockers TV on the Radio are heading to the German capital later this month.   Their show at Berlin's Astra Kulturhaus on Friday June 24th will precede appearances at Glastonbury and several other major European festivals, giving fans a chance to see the Brooklyn-based band in more intimate surroundings.   TV on the Radio hit the road earlier this year in support of their fourth studio album Nine Types of Light, which was released on April 11th.   Following on from their 2008 LP breakthrough Dear Science, the record was widely praised by critics for its ...

Some of the top stand-up acts in the UK will be heading to the north-west for next month's Lakes Comedy Festival.   The two-week extravaganza is based in Keswick but takes place at venues across the northern part of the Lake District, with performances scheduled to run from Friday July 1st to Saturday July 16th.   Headliner acts at this year's festival include Lucy Porter, Jon Richardson, Seymour Mace, Simon Donald and James Redmond.   Porter, who will appear at the Alhambra in Keswick on Saturday July 2nd, may be familiar to comedy fans as a regular guest on panel ...

Without Reality There Is No Utopia is now on show at Seville's Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporaneo (CAAC) and poses some intriguing questions.   On display until July 10th, the collection focuses on the philosophy of French thinker Jean Baudrillard and German Andreas Huyssen, who discussed the importance of retaining reality in the quest for a utopian existence.   The exhibition features texts, videos and artwork by major names such as William S Burroughs, Federico Guzman and Lene Berg.   It aims to explore the topic of reality and prompt attendees to reassess their ...

The Badminton Bonanza is coming to Liverpool for a second successive year and hundreds of people are expected to turn up for the sporting occasion.   Taking place on June 12th at the Echo Arena, the event will see 18 courts and a host of badminton-related stands set up.   As well as being able to find out all they want to know about the sport, visitors can take part in friendly competitions or simply hit a shuttlecock around with friends.   In a statement, the organisers said: "Whether you are a beginner new to badminton, a social player or a league player from ...

Affiliated Physicians, a national corporate healthcare service provider, will be hosting two free webinars in the month of June to help employers across the country plan for the upcoming 2011-12 flu season. The webinars will be held on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 and Thursday, June 30th, 2011 from 2:00 - 2:30PM EDT. Webinar 1: Planning a Successful Flu Vaccination Program, Tuesday, June 14th | 2:00 - 2:30 EDT Key topics will include: - A quick recap of the 2010/11 flu season - Planning for the 2011/12 flu season - The importance of internal communications - Gaining ...

Medical Tourism Arizona LLC announced today it has launched a new website, structured to engage and educate current and future patients as they make travel plans to arrange safe, affordable orthopedic surgery. The new site, at www.azmedtours.com, has moved from a static, "brochure" format to a dynamic, data-driven design, making it easier for consumers and prospective patients to find solutions to their healthcare needs. "Medical tourism is a growing field, but there is so much misleading and just plain false information on the Internet," says ...

Leading general dentist in Colorado Springs, Dr. Jonathan Hill, is pleased to announce the addition of a smile gallery to his innovative website. Patients can now access pictures of previous patients' before and after treatment photos for a look at Dr. Hill's expertise and skillful cosmetic work. When accessing the online smile gallery, patients have the option to view before-and-after photos of procedures such as: six month orthodontic treatments, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, and implants. With the addition of the smile gallery, patients are able to gain the confidence ...

Premier Arlington Heights dentist, Dr. Meena Barsoum of Impressive Smiles, is now using CEREC technologies for enhanced dental procedures. CEREC is revolutionary to dentistry because it creates a beautiful, esthetic, strong and durable ceramic restoration that is precisely bonded to the tooth. "With CEREC technology, we can achieve the benefits of both fillings and crowns in just one easy visit. I want my patients to feel comfortable and to receive the treatment they need without having to wait weeks between treatments for the finished product. I am pleased to ...

Leading Aurora dentist, Dr. Samy Samaan, is taking steps to make sure every patient is comfortable when visiting Midwest Dental Associates. To do so, Dr. Samaan and his team of dental professionals are providing patients with easy online access to before-and-after photos via the practice website before making the decision to receive a particular treatment. Prior to their procedures patients can visit the website for Midwest Dental Associates to explore photos of previous procedures that have been performed by Dr. Samaan. This new feature brings common dental procedures ...

Dr. Eliot Tokowitz, a leading dentist in Lincoln Park, is pleased to announce the launch of a website for Sheffield Square Dental Center. The new website gives patients access to a smile gallery, educational videos, a chance to leave and view reviews, and an appointment requesting feature. All of these resources allow new and potential patients the opportunity to gain valuable information about Sheffield Square Dental Center, their dental health and an array of other useful information. The smile gallery offered on the practice's interactive website allows patients ...